Stories from Friday, October 29, 2004

Martin sentenced for murder(10/29/04)Convicted murderer Brian Martin leaves the Clay Circuit Court escorted by Indiana State Police officers Thursday afternoon after receiving his sentence for the crime. Convicted murderer Brian Martin was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Clay Circuit Court, Thursday, for the murder of Clay County resident, Jack Farris, on June 18, 1985. Martin was escorted into the courtroom by State Police Officers and appeared with his court appointed attorney Lee Reberger...

School elections: Ancient concept(10/29/04)Part 2 of 5 Each year, during the first weeks of school, students have to make some very important decisions. Who has the best stand on the issues, presents their case the best, or makes the best speech? The candidates give speeches, organize campaigns, and hit the "stump" or participate in debates just like their adult counterparts. Then, after considering all that information, students get to vote...

Ghost at McBeth Hill?(10/29/04)It was a nice spring evening when someone first spotted a blur out of the corner of their eye while driving home. They slowed down for a better look, but whatever it was, wasn't visible any longer in the trees. They drove on, brushing aside the memory of the event. It was nothing, they thought, until others began seeing it too...

Prosecutor praises tenacity of police(10/29/04)Prosecuting Attorney David Thomas and Indiana State Police Officers Lt. Joe Watts, Det. Troy Stanton and Sgt. Andy Lohrman had a press conference following the sentencing of Brian Martin for the murder of Jack Farris in 1985. Thomas said the case was almost 20 years old. But due to the tenacity of Officers like Sgt. Lohrman and the thorough and professional efforts of all the police departments, this was an example of how the Cold Case investigation works...

Knights prepared for Woodsmen(10/29/04)Northview seniors Zach Godsey, Heath Chamberlain, Craig Trout and Brady Shoemaker will lead the Knights into tonight's battle against Greenwood in the sectional semifinal. - Northview seeking sectional championship berth - Emotions and confidence are high this week for Friday night's football sectional semifinals at Northview High School...